Alerts

Warning: Emails misusing the SRA ID number and the name of Gloria Lawson

8 April 2026

Correspondence has been sent misusing the SRA ID number and the name of a genuine solicitor.

What is the scam?

The SRA has been informed that correspondence has been sent to a member of the public, misusing the name and SRA ID number of a genuine solicitor (see below).

The member of the public advised the SRA that they had a contract with 'Gloria Lawson'. They sought to verify 'Gloria Lawson's' legitimacy and received a 'Certificate of Good Faith', purportedly issued by the SRA. This document included the name, admission date, and SRA ID number of a genuine solicitor but was not issued by the SRA.

The SRA has been advised that in correspondence, 'Gloria Lawson' provided the postal address '2 Eastbourne Ter, London, W2', email address 'gloria.lawson@solicitorscheck.com' and telephone number '+44 7365 470598'.  

Any business or transaction through the above contact details is not undertaken by a firm or individual authorised and regulated by the SRA.

Is there a genuine firm or person?

The SRA authorises and regulates a genuine solicitor called Gloria Lawson, whose genuine SRA ID number is 395309.

The genuine solicitor Gloria Lawson has confirmed that she does not have any connection to the correspondence referred to in the above alert.

The SRA also authorises and regulates several law firms whose offices are at 2 Eastbourne Terrace, London, W2 6LG, none of whom are believed to be connected with the correspondence referred to in the above alert.

What should I do?

When a firm's or individual's identity has been copied exactly (or cloned), due diligence is necessary. If you receive correspondence claiming to be from the above firm(s) or individual(s), or information of a similar nature to that described, you should conduct your own due diligence by checking the authenticity of the correspondence by contacting the law firm directly by reliable and established means. You can contact the SRA to find out if individuals or firms are regulated and authorised by the SRA and verify an individual's or firm's practising details. Other verification methods, such as checking public records (e.g. telephone directories and company records) may be required in other circumstances.